DENTING Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

denting

verb

present participle of dent

as in reducing

to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent hopefully this vacation won't dent our bank account too much

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Recent Examples of denting Vargas is accused of repeatedly whipping the cab’s hood with a belt, denting it, cops said. —

Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026 That also explains why the wall-denting video is such a strong showcase. —

Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026 While some of these headwinds are likely to ease if the conflict in the Middle East comes to an end, some long-term concerns are also denting investor confidence in India's consumption story. —

Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 4 June 2026 Hezbollah rejected a ceasefire in Lebanon on Thursday shortly after it was announced, denting hopes for peace in the region. —

J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 4 June 2026 Legal experts warn the measure could have far-reaching consequences for the state’s civil court system, hitting not just attorney pocketbooks but denting courtroom access for people who are injured in accidents and don’t have the money to pay a lawyer up front. —

Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026 The stock slumped as much as 10% in intraday trading Thursday after Arm reported weak quarterly royalty revenue, denting a rally that more than doubled the shares through Wednesday. —

Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 May 2026 This 1-inch diameter is the size at which hail can start to cause damage, like denting cars, siding or cracking windshields, especially if strong winds increase the force of its impact. —

Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026 Higher energy costs push inflation higher, straining household budgets and denting the consumer spending that is a main driver of many big economies. —

Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026

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Some institutions, like the University of Arizona, are intentionally lowering class sizes to improve academic performance and graduation rates, while reducing scholarship expenses and national recruitment burdens.

— Tristan Bove, Fortune, 20 June 2026
Norway's smartphone ban has already yielded results, according to some studies, including increasing students' GPAs and reducing trips to mental health professionals, particularly among female students.

— Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 20 June 2026